Parents of premature and sick babies travel an average of 27 miles a day to visit their little one on the neonatal unit – some even face a commute of 100 miles or more.

The family will complete the challenge over two days by hiking the Pencaitland Railway Walk among other local walkways.

Jemma added: ‘We had a 20-mile round trip to visit our son, but some parents often have to travel much further.

The family are now taking part in a fundraiser (Picture: SWNS)

‘Thomas only spent three weeks in hospital but during that time, Bliss helped us get through it.

‘As my partner had to return to work I often found myself alone on the unit.. I often looked on Bliss’ Facebook page and spoke with mothers in the same position as me.

‘As a neonatal unit isn’t a place any new mother wants to be, Bliss made me comfortable and made sure I knew what was going on with my baby and I cannot thank them enough for all they do for myself and other parents.’